International Organization for Migration

Uprooted, Yet Unbroken: Corrane in the Rain

Mozambique, 08 December 2025 I arrived in Corrane with the Director General on a day when the heat felt heavy. The sun pressed down on us with a force that settled in the skin. It felt like it lived ...
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IOM, UN Volunteers Launch Mentorship Network for Returning Migrants in Africa

Dakar, 5 December 2025 – The International Organization for Migration and the United Nations Volunteers programme have launched a new mentorship network to support migrants as they reintegrate into ...
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IOM Chief Warns of Rising Displacement in Mozambique as 100K People Flee, Urges Durable Solutions

Geneva/Maputo, 4 December 2025 – With more than 100,000 people newly uprooted in recent weeks and over 600,000 still displaced across Mozambique, the Director General of the International Organization ...
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IOM and Airbnb.org Mobilize Shelter for Jamaicans Displaced by Hurricane Melissa

Geneva/Kingston, 14 November 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Airbnb.org ...
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Echoes of Peace in Sudan

I have always thought about the contradictions of life, how pain and comfort live side by side. Imagine this paradox for a moment. It might help you see what others endure or help you treasure what ...
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Joint Statement on Climate Mobility in Africa at COP30 – By the African Union, the COP30 Special Envoy for Africa and IOM

Geneva/Addis Ababa, 11 November 2025 – Africa stands at a pivotal moment in the global climate agenda and faces a critical challenge. While contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, ...
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World Mental Health Day 2025

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October, calling for stronger action to protect and expand mental health support in times of crisis. This year’s theme, “Access to Services: Mental Health in ...
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IOM Organizes First Voluntary Humanitarian Return Flight for Syrians in Libya

Tripoli/Damascus, 8 October 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday facilitated the voluntary return of 152 Syrians in vulnerable situations from Libya to Damascus, ...
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IOM Child Safeguarding Policy

Be a lifeline to people in need With your help, IOM can save lives by delivering crucial assistance wherever and whenever it is needed most. Donate ...
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IOM Pre-departure Orientation Facilitator’s Manual (upon request)

Be a lifeline to people in need With your help, IOM can save lives by delivering crucial assistance wherever and whenever it is needed most. Donate ...
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World Humanitarian Day 2025

On 19 August, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) joins the United Nations and humanitarian partners in marking World Humanitarian Day, paying tribute to those who work on the front ...
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2025

The 30th of July marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s theme, "Human Trafficking is Organized Crime – End the Exploitation", highlights a neglected crime: trafficking for ...